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Congratulations on receiving an offer from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). We are delighted that you are interested in studying with us, and hope that your experience with us so far has convinced you that this isthe place for you to develop your creative career. This guide should provide you with all the information you need to know to make a finaldecision about whether to accept this offer and also give you some practical advice about the next steps you need to take.

What you have to do nextIf you have applied for a Foundationcourse or an MA course, you will need to accept your place via MyApplication.

If you have applied for an Undergraduate degree you will need to accept your offer by logging in to UCAS Track and selecting us as your Firm or Insurance choice.

You can only accept an offer on UCAS once you have received a decision (or withdrawn) from all of your choices. UCAS will give you a deadline to accept your offers and you must respond by this date or your application may be rejected.

Please note that all offer conditions must be fulfilled by 31 August 2020, even if you are applying for deferred entry. Please refer to your offer letter for the conditions of your offer; this is also displayed on UCAS Track.

Term datesThe first day of attendance is:Foundation students 7 September 2020Undergraduate students 21 September 2020Postgraduate students 28 September 2020

AUB term dates are published a year in advance on our website: aub.ac.uk/termdates. You should note that for Foundation and Undergraduate students, we have longer first and second terms than many institutions, with a shorter third term and an earlier finish to the year. This is particularly important to final year students, whose work is then available to be included in major graduation shows, in London and elsewhere.

Start of the courseFoundation and Undergraduate students will have an induction programme throughout their first week at the University. This gives us a chance to welcome you to Arts University Bournemouth, and to give you some important information about how to access our services, In addition you will find out more about your course and have the time to get to know your new coursemates. We will send you more details about this in your Welcome Guide nearer the time.

For overseas students, there is an orientation programme. Dates for Orientation 2020:Foundation students3-4 September 2020Undergraduate students14-18 September 2020For Postgraduate students24-25 September 2020

Please note, if you are studying on a Tier 4 (General) student visa, the orientation programme is compulsory.

Course costsWhereas in some subjects, you would be expected to purchase text books to support your studies, on creative arts courses you are more likely to spend money on materials. The cost of materials for producing course work is not included in the tuition fee. You should also expect to visit relevant galleries, exhibitions and live performances, which may include some entry and travel costs.

The amount you spend on materials will depend on the types of project you undertake, and you will not be penalised for completing lower cost projects. Several courses also require you to purchase kits and equipment prior to commencing your studies. Full details will be provided in your Welcome Pack.

Supporting you at AUBWe know that coming to University, and possibly living away from home for the first time, can be a daunting experience. We want to make things as easy as possible for you, to allow you to concentrate on developing your creative talent. But we know that things do sometimes go wrong, and you may need a bit of extra help or some professional advice. Please see our website (aub.ac.uk/studentsupport) or call 01202 363780 for more information.

You may be reassured toknow that we offer:

A multi-faith chaplaincy, available tosupport students of all faiths and of none

A disability and wellbeing service, whichprovides advice and support on a range of disabilities and conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety – including if you’re worried about a friend or housemate

Academic support tutors, who can provide support with your written work – especially if you have a specific learning difficulty

If English isn’t your first language, English for Academic Purposes tutors will help you develop the language and study skills you need to succeed in your academic coursework

A partnership with the local GP surgery to provide on-campus medical surgeries each week

Advice and support on practical aspects of living in the UK for European and overseas students, from our dedicated International Office

A partnership with Dorset Police to fundthe Universities’ Neighbourhood PolicingTeam – two police officers dedicated to policing AUB and the neighbouringBournemouth University

Physical access to AUBThe majority of the campus is wheelchair accessible, with automatic doors, lifts and toilets all suitable for wheelchair users. However access to certain studios and departments may be limited. In instances where access is limited, we will endeavour to ensure that classes and tutorials are undertaken within accessible spaces. Free parking is available for students with mobility difficulties.

If you have asthma or breathing difficulties, the atmosphere within some workshop areas may aggravate your condition and you should discuss with your doctor any health implications prior to you being exposed to these hazards.

The campus is fitted with a deaf alerter fire alarm system, which provides free of charge vibrating pagers to students with hearing impairments to use on campus.

Go green! Getting to the campusWe strongly encourage you to use sustainable transport options to get to the University. Many of our students walk or cycle in every day, which is a great way of staying healthy as well as saving money on transport! Alternatively, there’s a dedicated University bus service which covers most of the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation. We support this as part of our commitment to sustainable travel and reducing carbon emissions.

Car parking on site is not available to students, with the exception of disabled parking badge holders or those who have a relevant medical condition that can be supported with evidence from a health or medical practitioner. Students are allowed 30 minutes to drop off/pick up equipment that is difficult to carry on foot, subject to the availability of visitor parking spaces. The car park is open access to all students from 15.30 every day and at weekends. However spaces are not guaranteed and we encourage the use of sustainable transport where possible.

Student feedbackWe take student feedback extremely seriously. We have student representation on most of our committees – and this includes elected student reps at course level. We believe that students should be able to influence how their course is run, and to let us know when things aren’t working out the way you expected. We always think carefully about the feedback we get, either directly or through surveys, to make sure that we can respond in a way that is fair to all students.

AccommodationJust as you are not all studying the same course, we know our students like different styles of places to live. There is a range of halls of residence, each offering something unique – from modern, self-contained studio flats to more traditional en-suite rooms in cluster flats available in Bournemouth town centre or our new for 2020 on-campus halls. You may also wish to live in shared private rented accommodation in the local areas such as Winton, Charminster and Ensbury Park.

If you are interested in living in AUB halls of residence, applications will open at the beginning of March for all students in their first year of study at AUB. You must have firmly accepted an offer to study at AUB before you are able to apply. Once you have done so, you will be invited to register with AUB Accommodation and you will be able to select your chosen halls and room type. Your booking will be administered by AUB Student Services and for more information you can contact them via email studentadvice@aub.ac.uk

Alternatively, you may wish to opt for living in private rented accommodation. This can often be cheaper, with many students choosing to stay in the same house throughout their time at AUB. AUB has a specialist house-hunting website, StudentPad, with properties from local accredited landlords.

Our students also use the Facebook AUB Accommodation page to find private rented accommodation and through our dedicated Accommodation Days, we can put you in touch with other students looking for accommodation, helping you to form house-sharing groups.

For more information about our halls of residence and alternative accommodation options for your first year at AUB, please visit our website: aub.ac.uk/accommodation

Terms and conditionsIn becoming a student at AUB, you agree to the various terms and conditions of enrolment at the University. This includes accepting the regulations of the University, and you will be required to confirm this when you formally enrol with us.

Most of the regulations are likely to be similar to other universities in the UK, but it is important that you are clear about AUB’s regulations before commencing your studies with us. You can read the full terms and conditions on the AUB website here: aub.ac.uk/uniregs. We will let you know of any of these change before you enrol so that you can check you’re happy with them.

You might also like to see our Student Charter, which is given on our website here: aub.ac.uk/studentcharter

Changes to your offerAll offers of a place to study at AUB are made in good faith, and the University has every intention of honouring the commitment we have made. However, there may be occasions where we do need to make changes. For example, we may be required to respond to Government legislation or statutory requirements. On rare occasions, we may also wish to update our policies and procedures after the December deadline. This will only be done in consultation with the Students’ Union, and the student interest is always considered. If we do make changes of this type, we shall tell you as soon as possible.

On very rare occasions, we may decide not to deliver a course in a particular year. This might happen if, for instance, the minimum number of students needed to ensure a good educational or student experience has not been met. If we do decide not to enrol students onto a particular course, we will make this decision by the end of May and we shall endeavour to offer you a place on another suitable course.

It is important that we make periodic adjustments to course content to ensure we react to changes in creative industry practices, ensuring the most up to date and relevant knowledge in your subject area, and also to make the best use of educational opportunities which arise. We also make changes in response to student feedback. Changes are proposed by the course team in consultation with the student cohort, and approved by a central University committee which always considers the impact on the student experience. We shall always try to minimise any negative impact, and if any change of this type is necessary, we shall inform you as soon as possible.

Student Complaints PolicyOur Student Complaints Policy and our Admissions Policy can be found at: aub.ac.uk/policiesandprocedures

There are some circumstances which may fall outside the University’s reasonable control. These include an unexpected lack of funding, the departure of key members of staff whose knowledge is unique or not easily replaceable, industrial action, severe weather, fire, the failure of electricity or internet service, civil disorder, political unrest, government restrictions or serious concern about the transmission of serious illness making a course unsafe to deliver. In these instances, the University will try to give you early notification of any changes to your offer/course and will try to minimise the impact by identifying alternative ways of meeting your expectations, or providing compensation where it believes there is a fair case to do so.

Cancelling your acceptanceAfter you have accepted your offerof a place, you can cancel your acceptance within the cancellation period without giving us any reason. The cancellation period runs for 14 days from the date we receive your acceptance. If you cancel your offer within the cancellation period, any deposit or administration or other fees you have paid will normally be refunded in full. If you start your course during the cancellation period, please refer to the Fees Payment Policy which can be found at aub.ac.uk/fees

You can cancel your acceptance by informing the University’s Admissions Office by emailing admissions@aub.ac.uk or by writing to the Admissions Office confirming the following information:

– I give notice that I cancel my acceptance of your offer of a place to study on the course.

– Name of Applicant: – Address of Applicant: – ID Number of Applicant (if known): – Signature of Applicant (if cancellation is by letter):

This Cancellation Form is also available at aub.ac.uk/cancel

Visas and other essential informationfor international studentsInternational (non-EEA) students will need to consider immigration requirements when accepting their offer and when preparing for their student visa application. For further advice please go to aub.ac.uk/visas orcontact intadvice@aub.ac.uk

Advice and SupportThe International Student Adviser (ISA) provides a free professional service to all new and existing international students and carries out immigration activities in accordance with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). The ISA offers immigration advice, guidance and information in the following general matters:

Specialist Tier 4 (General) student visas advice, including entry clearance or leave to remain applications, financial evidence, dependants, visa refusals, visa errors and checking supporting evidence such as bank statements prior to your visa application

A ‘check and send’ service for Tier 4 (General) visa applications made in the UK

General information regarding non-Tier 4 visa routes – including family visits and Schengen visas

Visa implications if your circumstanceschange, such as taking a break from your studies

Working during your studies and post-study visa routes

Please ensure you carefully read the regular emails and portal messages from the ISA regarding the visa application process, CAS preparation and updates to the UK immigration rules

Confirmation of Acceptancefor Studies (CAS)In order to apply for a Tier 4 (General) visa, you will need to prove that you have been accepted onto a full-time course and have met the conditions of your offer. When you make your visa application you must include your CAS number (provided by AUB) on your visa application.

Please note, any offer received from AUB is an assessment of your academic suitability for a course and is not confirmation you will be issued with a CAS. The CAS is issued at the discretion of the Arts University Bournemouth and is subject to an immigration assessment by the Compliance Officer. Please read the CAS page on our website for more information (aub.ac.uk/cas) and if you have concerns about your eligibility for a Tier 4 visa contact the ISA immediately.

A CAS is not confirmation you will be granted a visa and you must meet all other requirements as set out in the Immigration Rules and summarised at aub.ac.uk/visas

EnrolmentWhen international students arrive at the university for the first time, AUB is required to take copies of their passport, visa and qualifications as part of the mandatory requirement under our Home Office Sponsor Licence. Please ensure you read the enrolment policy and carefully read the correspondence sent from the International Office to ensure you have the required documents prior to your departure.

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